Surf Forecasts:
El Cabezo surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with 2,021 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Cabezo this week:
The surf forecast for El Cabezo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Cabezo in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Cabezo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
906 | 860 | 685 | 667 | 573 | 503 | 553 | 562 | 614 | 744 | 239 | 528 | 1442 | 1427 | 1064 | 1043 | 798 | 703 | 506 | 452 | 290 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:03PM0.70m | 7:32AM0.98m | 7:54PM0.72m | 8:07AM0.89m | 8:47PM0.72m | 8:41AM0.79m | 9:43PM0.71m | 9:13AM0.69m | 10:48PM0.70m | 9:47AM0.59m | 00:06AM0.69m | 10:28AM0.51m | 1:35AM0.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:24PM0.18m | 00:53AM0.11m | 2:01PM0.17m | 1:40AM0.20m | 2:37PM0.18m | 2:30AM0.29m | 3:12PM0.20m | 3:27AM0.38m | 3:50PM0.22m | 4:44AM0.45m | 4:34PM0.25m | 6:54AM0.48m | 5:34PM0.27m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
906 | 860 | 685 | 667 | 573 | 503 | 553 | 562 | 614 | 744 | 239 | 528 | 1080 | 1427 | 176 | 778 | 690 | 562 | 506 | 452 | 290 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 6 | SW 17 | SSW 10 | W 12 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 20 | WSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
130 | — | — | 37 | 24 | 12 | 58 | 145 | 63 | 3 | 191 | — | — | 15 | 31 | 85 | 89 | 74 | 95 | 93 | 134 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 9 | W 13 | — | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | — | SW 9 | — | — | — | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 22 |
— | — | — | 25 | 3 | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 39 | — | — | — | 31 | 42 | 23 | 51 | 28 | 28 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 14 | SSE 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — |
— | 230 | 214 | 55 | 61 | 55 | — | 44 | 58 | 44 | 46 | 29 | 1442 | 79 | 1064 | 1043 | 798 | 703 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 27 | 53 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 7 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 10 | 55 | 84 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 7 |
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Information about the El Cabezo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Cabezo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Cabezo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Cabezo surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (El Cabezo) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for El Cabezo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
El Cabezo is 13 km (8 miles) from the very large city of Callao. If you plan a holiday in Lima, look for hotels and other accommodation in Callao. Callao has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.











